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We are very sorry that unfortunately we are not able to open today as we had hoped, but we thank you all for your patience as we prepare to open the gondola. Read the full update on our blog: https://t.co/CzLx3ehSmM

Progress continues on the new American Flyer 6-person bubble chair, coming soon! Leitner Poma is testing the drives and controls and will begin acceptance testing soon with the CO Passenger Tramway Safety Board. This process can take from 3 days to a week. Stay tuned for updates! pic.twitter.com/jCTpt6HbNB

There are quite a few other new lifts that have yet to open:
-Snowbowl Express at Stratton
-Promenade at Catamount
-High Country at Waterville Valley
-Quad at Frost Fire
-South Ridge at Killington
-ATV Poma at Killington
-Green at Magic Mountain
-Expert at Vallee du Parc

I was at Killington on 12/8 and 12/9. For South Ridge, there was still a lot of physical work (finishing the terminals, installing the haul rope) to be done, despite full snow coverage. It seems that they just ran out of time.

“Due to contractual obligations the opening of the 2018/2019 Outdoor Recreation Area is temporarily delayed, this includes skiing, snowboarding and tubing. Updates will be made as we continue to gather more information.”

And given the huge amount of lifts that were ordered for this season, there is only so much that can be done in such a short period of time. nothing to be concerned about though. If they don’t get it in this season, there will be plenty of other seasons following.